RST mille Futura

use+maintenancebook

aprilia part# 8104163

2000 aprilia s.p.a. - Noale (VE)
3!&%49 7!2.).'3 The following precautionary warnings are used throughout this manual in order to convey the following messages:
4%#(.)#!, ).&/2-!4)/. The operations preceded by this symbol must be repeated also on the opposite side of the vehicle. If not expressly indicated otherwise, for the reassembly of the units repeat the disassembly operations in reverse order. The terms right and left are referred to the rider seated on the vehicle in the normal riding position.
manual, be careful to the potential risk of personal injury. Non-compliance with the indications given in the messages preceded by this symbol may result in grave risks for your and other peoples safety and for the vehicle! First edition: january 2001 Reprint:
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aWARNING

Indicates a potential hazard which may result in serious injury or even death.
7!2.).'3 02%#!54)/.3 '%.%2!, !$6)#% Before starting the engine, carefully read this manual and in particular the section SAFE DRIVE. Your and other peoples safety depends not only on your quickness of reflexes and on your agility, but also on what you know about the vehicle, on its efficiency and on your knowledge of the basic information for SAFE DRIVE. Therefore, get a thorough knowledge of the vehicle, in such a way as to be able to drive in the traffic safely.

aCAUTION

Produced and printed by: editing division Soave (VERONA) - Italy Tel. +39 - Fax +39 - E-mail: customer@stp.it www.stp.it On behalf of: aprilia s.p.a. via G. Galilei, 1 - 30033 Noale (VE) - Italy Tel. +39 - Fax +39 - www.aprilia.com
Indicates a potential hazard which may result in minor personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
NOTE The word NOTE in this manual
precedes important information or instructions.
NOTE Keep a stock of one bulb per type
with the vehicle (see technical data).
use and maintenance RST mille Futura
NOTE This manual must be considered
as an integral part of the vehicle and must always accompany it, even in case of resale. aprilia has carried out this manual with the maximum attention, in order to supply the user with correct and updated information. However, since aprilia constantly improves the design of its products, there may be slight discrepancies between the characteristics of your vehicle and those described in this manual. For any clarification concerning the information contained in this manual, do not hesitate to contact your aprilia Official Dealer. For control and repair operations not expressly described in this publication, for the purchase of aprilia genuine spare parts, accessories and other products, as well as for specific advice, contact exclusively aprilia Official Dealers and Service Centers, which guarantee prompt and accurate assistance. Thank you for choosing aprilia. We wish you a nice ride. All rights as to electronic storage, reproduction and total or partial adaptation, with any means, are reserved for all Countries.
The user of the vehicle in these countries must: contact an aprilia Official Dealer to have the non-homologated components replaced with others homologated for use in the country in question; carry out the required periodical inspections.
In this manual the various versions are indicated by the following symbols: e automatic light switching version

(Automatic Switch-on Device)
m optional o catalytic version

VERSION:

NOTE Soon
after purchasing the vehicle, write down the identification data indicated on the SPARE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL in the table here below. This label is positioned on the left side of the saddle support; to read it, it is necessary to remove the saddle, see p. 26 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE).

I Italy U United Kingdom

S Singapore s Slovenia i Israel South Korea M Malaysia c Chile H Croatia A Australia u United States of

America

a Austria p Portugal F

Finland

B Belgium d Germany f France E
G Greece O These data indicate: YEAR = year of manufacture (Y, 1, 2,.); I.M. = modification code (A, B, C,.); COUNTRY CODES = homologation country (I, UK, A,.). and are to be supplied to the aprilia Official Dealer as reference data for the purchase of spare parts or specific accessories of the model you have acquired.

Holland

Brazil R South Africa n New Zealand C Canada
Y Switzerland D Denmark J Japan

NOTE In

some countries the antipollution and noise regulations in force require periodical inspections.
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SAFETY DRIVE BASIC SAFETY RULES.. 6 CLOTHING... 9 ACCESSORIES.. 10 LOAD... 10 ARRANGEMENT OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS. 12 ARRANGEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS. 14 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS.. 15 INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS TABLE.. 16 SETTING BUTTONS... 20 MAIN INDEPENDENT CONTROLS. 22 CONTROLS ON THE LEFT PART OF THE HANDLEBAR.. 22 CONTROLS ON THE RIGHT PART OF THE HANDLEBAR.. 23 IGNITION SWITCH.. 24 STEERING LOCK... 25 PARKING LIGHTS.. 25 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT.. 26 UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE. 26 GLOVE/TOOL KIT COMPARTMENT. 27 SPECIAL TOOLS m.. 27 ACCESSORIES.. 28 MAIN COMPONENTS.. 28 FUEL... 28 BRAKE FLUID - recommendations.. 30 DISC BRAKES... 31 FRONT BRAKE.. 32 REAR BRAKE.. 34 CLUTCH FLUID - recommendations.. 35 CLUTCH.. 36 COOLANT... 38 TYRES... 40 ENGINE OIL.. 41 ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER. 42 ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LEVER CLEARANCE.. 42 ADJUSTING THE SHIFTING LEVER. 43 AUTOMATIC LIGHT SWITCHING VERSION e.. 43 CATALYTIC SILENCER o.. 43
EXHAUST SILENCER/EXHAUST TERMINAL... INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE. GETTING ON AND OFF THE VEHICLE.. PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS.. PRELIMINARY CHECKING OPERATIONS.. STARTING... DEPARTURE AND DRIVE. RUNNING-IN... STOPPING... PARKING... POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND.. SUGGESTIONS TO PREVENT THEFT. MAINTENANCE... REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART. IDENTIFICATION DATA.. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL AND TOPPING UP.. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE OIL FILTER.. AIR CLEANER.. POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND m. FRONT WHEEL.. FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.. REAR WHEEL.. DRIVE CHAIN... LIFTING THE FUEL TANK. REMOVE THE LEFT FAIRING.. REMOVING THE LEFT LOWER FAIRING. REMOVING THE FUSE BOX COVER. REMOVING THE DASHBOARD PANEL.. REMOVING THE LOWER COVER OF THE FRONT PART OF THE FAIRING. INSPECTING THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS. FRONT SUSPENSION.. REAR SUSPENSION.. CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR. IDLING ADJUSTMENT.. ADJUSTING THE COLD START CONTROL (0). ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL..

REAR-VIEW MIRRORS. 86 CHECKING THE STAND.. 87 SPARK PLUGS.. 88 BATTERY... 90 CHECKING AND CLEANING THE TERMINALS... 90 REMOVING THE BATTERY.. 91 CHECKING THE ELECTROLYTE LEVEL. 91 RECHARGING THE BATTERY. 92 INSTALLING THE BATTERY.. 92 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE BATTERY. 93 CHECKING THE SWITCHES.. 93 CHANGING THE FUSES.. 94 HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM.. 96 ADJUSTING THE VERTICAL HEADLIGHT BEAM. 96 DASHBOARD LIGHTING.. 97 BULBS... 97 CHANGING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. 98 CHANGING THE FRONT DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS. 100 CHANGING THE REAR DIRECTION INDICATOR BULBS. 100 CHANGING THE REAR LIGHT BULB. 100 CHANGING THE NUMBER PLATE BULB.. 102 TRANSPORT... 102 CLEANING... 103 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY. 104 TECHNICAL DATA... 105 LUBRICANT CHART.. 109 Importers.. 112-113 Importers.. 113 WIRING DIAGRAM - RST mille Futura. 114

safe drive

"!3)# 3!&%49 25,%3 To drive the vehicle it is necessary to be in possession of all the requirements prescribed by law (driving licence, minimum age, psychophysical ability, insurance, state taxes, vehicle registration, number plate, etc.). Gradually get to know the vehicle by driving it first in areas with low traffic and/or private areas.
The use of medicins, alcohol and drugs or psychotropic substances notably increases the risk of accidents. Be sure that you are in good psychophysical conditions and fit for driving and pay particular attention to physical weariness and drowsiness.
Most road accidents are caused by the drivers lack of experience. NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners and, in any case, make sure that the driver has all the requirements for driving.
Rigorously observe all road signs and national and local road regulations. Avoid abrupt movements that can be dangerous for yourself and other people (for example: rearing up on the back wheel, speeding, etc.), and give due consideration to the road surface, visibility and other driving conditions.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the vehicle or make you lose control. Avoid riding in the slipstream created by preceding vehicles in order to increase your speed.
Always drive with both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests (or on the riders footboards), in the correct driving posture. Avoid standing up or stretching your limbs while driving.

COOLER

The driver should pay attention and avoid distractions caused by people, things and movements (never smoke, eat, drink, read, etc.) while driving.

Use only the vehicles specific fuels and lubricants indicated in the LUBRICANT CHART; check all oil, fuel and coolant levels regularly.
If the vehicle has been involved in an accident, make sure that no damage has occurred to the control levers, pipes, wires, braking system and vital parts. If necessary, have the vehicle inspected by an aprilia Official Dealer who should carefully check the frame, handlebars, suspensions, safety parts and all the devices that you cannot check by yourself. Always remember to report any malfunction to the technicians to help them in their work. Never use the vehicle when the amount of damage it has suffered endangers your safety.

ONLY ORIGINALS

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Never change the position, inclination or colour of: number plate, direction indicators, lights and horns. Any modification of the vehicle will result in the invalidity of the guarantee.
Any modification of the vehicle and/or the removal of original components can compromise vehicle performance levels and safety or even make it illegal. We recommend respecting all regulations and national and local provisions regarding the equipment of the vehicle. In particular, avoid all modifications that increase the vehicles performance levels or alter its original characteristics. Never race with other vehicles. Avoid off-road driving.
#,/4().' Before starting, always wear a correctly fastened crash helmet. Make sure that it is homologated, in good shape, of the right size and that the visor is clean. Wear protective clothing, preferably in light and/or reflecting colours. In this way you will make yourself more visible to the other drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of being knocked down, and you will be more protected in case of fall. This clothing should be very tight-fitting and fastened at the wrists and ankles; strings, belts and ties should not be hanging loose; prevent these and other objects from interfering with driving by getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms.
Do not keep objects that can be dangerous in case of fall, for example pointed objects like keys, pens, glass vials etc. in your pockets (the same recommendations also apply to passengers).
!##%33/2)%3 The owner of the vehicle is responsible for the choice, installation and use of any accessory. Avoid installing accessories that cover horns or lights or that could impair their functions, limit the suspension stroke and the steering angle, hamper the operation of the controls and reduce the distance from the ground and the angle of inclination in turns. Avoid using accessories that hamper access to the controls, since this can prolong reaction times during an emergency. Big fairings and windshields installed on the vehicle may produce aerodynamic forces that affect the stability of the vehicle, especially when riding at high speed.

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+%9 Ignition switch/steering lock/parking lights (2 - 1 - & - :) Direction indicator switch (6) Horn push button (*) Dimmer switch (8 - 7) High beam signaller push button (7)/LAP push button (multifunction) 6) Clutch lever 7) Instruments and indicators 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 14

8) 9) 10) 11) 12)

Front brake lever Throttle grip Engine stop switch (2 - 1) Start push button (+) Light switch (( - ' - ) (not provided for e)
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+%9 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Speedometer Green direction indicator warning light LED (6) Red engine oil pressure warning light LED (.) Amber side stand down warning light LED () Red diagnostic warning light LED (EFI) Blue high beam warning light LED (7) Amber low fuel warning light LED (-) 8) Right multifunction digital display (fuel level/air temperature coolant temperature - clock/injection system error codes) 9) SET and MODE programming buttons 10) Green neutral indicator warning light LED (/) 11) Revolution counter 12) Left digital display (odometer)
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Description Direction indicator warning light LED High beam warning light LED Revolution counter rpm Amber low fuel warning light LED Side stand down war warning light LED Function
NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position 2, all the LED warning lights, including the dashboard lighting LEDs, come on on the dashboard for approximately three seconds, thus testing the correct operation of the LEDs.
6 Blinks when the direction indicators are on. 7 Comes on when the high beam bulbs are on or when the headlight signaller is operated.
Indicates the number of revolutions of the engine per minute. Never exceed the engine max. speed rate, see p. 54 (RUNNING-IN). Comes on when the quantity of fuel left in the tank is about L. In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 28 (FUEL).
Comes on when the side stand is down.
Comes on whenever the ignition switch is in position 2 and the engine is not running, thus checking the functionality of the LED. If the light LED does not come on in this phase, contact an aprilia Official Dealer. If the engine oil pressure warning light LED. remains on after aCAUTION the start or comes on during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the engine oil pressure in the circuit is insufficient. In this case, stop the engine immediately and contact an APRILIA Official Dealer.
Engine oil pressure warning light LED
Neutral indicator warning light LED
/ Comes on when the gear is in neutral.

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Function Comes on for approximately three seconds whenever the ignition switch is turned to position 2, thus testing the correct operation of the LED. If the diagnostic warning light LED EFI comes on and blinks aCAUTION EFI when the engine is started or starts blinking during the normal operation of the engine, this means that the electronic unit has detected an anomaly. In many cases, the engine keeps running with reduced performance levels; immediately contact an APRILIA Official Dealer. It indicates the driving speed. Indicates the partial or total number of kilometres (miles) covered. Indicates the fuel level in the tank. The fuel quantity is shown by the indicator range (analog display) and by the value expressed in L (gal) (numerical display). When the fuel tank is full the indicator range is completely on and the numerical display indicates ). As the fuel level decreases, the marked area of the indicator range and the value in L (gal) decrease accordingly. When no segment of the indicator range is on, the numerical display blinks in- dicating and the low fuel warning light LED blinks, this means that the quantity of fuel left in the tank amounts to less than L. In this case, top up as soon as possible, see p. 28 (FUEL). When no segment of the indicator range is on, the aCAUTION numerical display blinks indicating and the low fuel warning light LED blinks, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer. NOTE The digital sector can be used alternatively to display the air temperature (TAIR), while the analog display remains off.

Description

Diagnostic warning light LED
Speedometer (km/h) Digital display Odometer (km - mi) (left side)
Multifunction digital display Fuel level indicator. (right side)
To alternate the data displayed, see p. 20 (SETTING BUTTONS).
The numerical sector can be used to display the air temperature in C (F) as an alternative to the fuel level indicator - (the indicator range remains off). With temperatures under -20 C (-4 F) the writing is displayed; between -20 C (-68 F) and 50 C (122 F) the exact temperature value is displayed; over 50 C (122 F) the writing () is displayed. indicating a temaWARNING When the digital display blinks3C (37.4 F), drive perature equal to or lower than at moderate speed, since there may be ice formation, and avoid abrupt brakings or manoeuvres that may cause loss of grip. Independently of the function displayed (fuel level or air temperature), when TAIR the air temperature is equal to or lower than 3 C (37.4 F) the display blinks indicating the temperature for ten seconds (even if in the meantime the temperature increases and exceeds 3 C (37.4 F). If the temperature remains under 3 C (37.4 F), the procedure is repeated every five minutes for three times.

Multifunction Air temperature digital display indicator. (right side)
NOTE After the ten seconds have elapsed, the display always returns to the function displayed before (fuel level or air temperature). aCAUTION
cial Dealer. When the digital display blinks showing the writing BB or the writing , contact an APRILIA OffiFollow
Indicates the temperature of the coolant in the engine, see p. 20 (SETTING BUTTONS). The temperature is indicated by the indicator range (analog display) and by the value expressed in C (F) (digital display). Up to 35 C (97 F) the writing is displayed. The switching on and off of the cooling fans does not depend on the position of the ignition switch. To lower the coolant temperature the cooling fans operate even when the engine is not running and are switched off automatically. Coolant temperature indicator (C/F)

aCAUTION aCAUTION

If the maximum allowed temperature (125C or 257 F) is exceeded, the engine may be seriousTo alternate the data displayed, see p. 20 (SETTING BUTTONS).
ly damaged. If a temperature of C (F) is displayed and the secondlast segment of the indicator range blinks, stop the engine, wait for the cooling fans to be switched off and check the coolant level, see p. 38 (COOLANT). If a temperature of C (F) is displayed and the last two segments of the indicator range blink, stop the vehicle and let the engine idle for approximately two minutes, thus allowing the coolant to circulate regularly in the system; then, press the engine stop switch to position 1 and check the coolant level, see p. 38 (COOLANT). If the situation on the dashboard remains the same after the coolant level has been checked, do not start the vehicle and contact an aprilia Official Dealer. After the first 1000 km (625 mi) and successively every 7500 km (4600 mi), the word SERVICE appears. In this case contact an APRILIA Official Dealer, aCAUTION who will carry out the operations indicated in the regular service intervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART). Indicates the hour and minutes according to the presetting, see p. 20 (SETTING BUTTONS).
Multifunction digital display (right side)
Service operation indicator SERVICE

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The operations described below must be carried out with the vehicle at rest. Performing these operations while the vehicle is running may be cause of accidents.

The following information is to be considered as referred to the vehicle at rest. When the ignition key (1) is turned to position 2, the following lights come on on the dashboard within three seconds: all the warning lights LED; all the dashboard lighting LEDs; all the segments on the left display; all the segments and writings on the right multifunction display; the pointers of the indicators move to the bottom of the indicator range; 20
thus testing the operation of LEDs, writings, segments and instruments. After three seconds, the engine oil pressure warning light LED. (2) remains on on the dashboard (and will remain on until the engine is started) and the following will appear on the displays: total number of kilometres covered (3); fuel quantity (4); coolant temperature (5) [up to 35 C (95F) the writing --- is displayed]; hour and minutes (6). ADJUSTING THE DASHBOARD LIGHTING It is possible to select three different levels for the dashboard lighting: 100%; 60%; 25%. For the adjustment, proceed as follows: x Move the light switch (7) to position ';
Bring the dimmer switch 8 - 7 (8) to position 8.
NOTE Three seconds after the last selection, the button SET returns to the switching mode total/partial kilometres (miles) odometer.
x Turn the ignition switch (1) to position
2 and, within three seconds, press the button SET (9) in sequence, thus obtaining the three lighting levels. x Select the desired lighting level. SWITCHING FROM km/mi, L /gal, C/F The switching km/mi L /gal, C/F is set and fixed by APRILIA in the vehicle production phase, according to the country of destination. This setting cannot be modified successively.
SWITCHING FROM TOTAL TO PARTIAL KILOMETRE (MILE) ODOMETER Left display x Press and release the button SET (1); the relevant total partial or total kilometres (miles) covered will appear on the display.
SWITCHING FROM FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR TO AIR TEMPERATURE INDICATOR Multifunction display right side x Press and release the button MODE (3); the fuel level indicator (4) or the air temperature indicator (5) (numerical display only) will appear on the display.

one; if the button SET (1) is kept pressed, the data change scrolling quickly and cyclically.
x Press the SET (1) push button and se-

lect the desired hour.

x To confirm the time setting, press and re-
NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position 2, the display always indicates the total number of kilometres (miles) covered.
To set the partial kilometre (mile) odometer to zero, proceed as follows: x Display the partial number of kilometres covered, see above. x Press the button SET (1) for more than three seconds; the segments (2) are set to zero.
NOTE Whenever the ignition switch is turned to position 2, the fuel level indicator (4) always appears on the display.
SETTING THE CLOCK (HOURS AND MINUTES)
lease the button MODE (3), and the minute segments (7) will blink. x Press the SET (1) push button and select the desired minutes. x To confirm the minute setting, press and release the MODE (3) push button.
NOTE The setting of the clock can be carried out only with the vehicle at rest.
x Press the MODE (3) push button for
NOTE If the battery is removed, the clock is set to zero.
more than three seconds, the segments corresponding to the hours (6) will blink.
NOTE If the battery is removed, the partial number of kilometres is set to zero.
NOTE If the button SET (1) is pressed and released, the data are changed one by
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The electrical parts work only when the ignition switch is in position 2. 1) HORN PUSH BUTTON (*) The horn is activated when the push button is pressed. 2) DIRECTION INDICATOR SWITCH (6) To indicate the turn to the left, move the switch to the left; to indicate the turn to the right, move the switch to the right. To turn off the direction indicator, press the switch. 3) DIMMER SWITCH (8 - 7) When the light switch is in position (: if the dimmer switch is in position 7, the high beam comes on; while if it is in position 8, the low beam comes on. 3) DIMMER SWITCH (8 - 7) e When it is in position 8 the parking lights, the dashboard light and the low beam are always on. When it is in position 7, the high beam comes on. 4) HIGH BEAM SIGNALLING PUSH BUTTON (7) It makes it possible to use the high beam for signalling to forthcoming vehicles while overtaking and in case of peril and/or emergency. The high beam blinking is operated by pressing the push button, independently of the position of the light switch (( - ' - ).

button.

To disconnect the high beam blinking, release the push
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x Lock the steering without extracting the
Never turn the key to position & in running conditions, in order to avoid losing control of the vehicle. OPERATION To lock the steering: x Turn the handlebar completely leftwards. x Turn the key to position 1. x Press the key and rotate it to position &.
Do not leave the parking lights on for long periods, in order to avoid the wear of the battery due to the current consumption required by the lights. The complete wear of the battery makes it impossible to start the vehicle.
NOTE If it is necessary to switch on the parking lights, see p. 25 (PARKING LIGHTS).

x Extract the key.

key (2), see p. 25 (STEERING LOCK).
x Turn the key (2) to position : (PARK-
x Make sure that both parking lights (front
and rear) are on and operate correctly.

x Remove the key (2).

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x Position the vehicle on the centre stand,
see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). x Insert the key (1) in the saddle lock (2). x Turn the key (1) clockwise and raise and remove the saddle.
To lock the saddle: x Position the tangs (3) in the seat, lower and press the saddle, making the lock snap. ~Grasp the front part of the saddle and couple the tang (4) to the fuel tank.
Before leaving, make sure that the saddle is properly locked.
Before lowering and locking the saddle, make sure that you have not left the key in the glove/tool kit compartment.
',/6%4//, +)4 #/-0!24-%.4 To reach the glove/tool kit compartment, proceed as follows: x Remove the rider saddle, see p. 26 (UNLOCKING/LOCKING THE SADDLE). The tool kit (1) includes: 3, 4, 5, 6 mm bent hexagon spanners (2); mm double fork spanner (3); mm double fork spanner (4); 22 mm simple box spanner (5); extension for simple box spanners (6); mm double socket spanner (7); mm double socket spanner (8); 16 mm socket spanner for spark plug (9); double-ended, cross-/cut-headed screwdriver (10); extension for pin spanner (11); pin spanner for wheel hub (12); bush 22 mm (13);
30%#)!, 4//,3 m To perform some specific operations, it is advisable to use the following special tools (to be requested to an aprilia Official Dealer):
Tool Front support stand (16), see p. 68 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE FRONT SUPPORT STAND ). Operations

x Unscrew the screw (2).
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the brake fluid to the air. The brake fluid is hygroscopic and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the brake fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.
When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases progressively to compensate for their wear.
x Check the brake pad wear, see p. 84
Position a cloth under the brake reservoir, in case some fluid should be spilled.
x Turn the handlebar completely right-
(CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) and the disc wear. 32
x Raise and remove the cover (3) together
with the screws (1) and (2). x Remove the guide cover (4). x Remove the gasket (5).
Do not exceed the MAX level while topping up. It is advisable to top up until reaching the MAX level only with new pads. Do not reach the MAX level with worn out pads, since this will cause a fluid outflow when the pads are changed.
x Put back the gasket (5) in its seat cor-

rectly.

x Put back the guide cover (4) correctly. x Put back the cover (3). x Screw and tighten the screw (2). x Turn the handlebar completely right-
In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up, do not shake the vehicle. Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid. If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.
x Screw and tighten the screw (1).
Check the braking efficiency. In case of excessive stroke of the brake lever or reduced efficiency of the braking system, contact an APRILIA Official Dealer, since it may be necessary to bleed the system.
NOTE In order to reach the MAX level, top up until covering the glass (6) completely, with the brake fluid reservoir rim parallel to the ground.
x Top up the reservoir (7) by adding brake
fluid, see p. 109 (LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching the correct level.
x Raise and remove the cover together
with the screws (1) and the gasket (3).
In order not to spill the brake fluid while topping up, keep the fluid in the tank parallel to the tank rim (in horizontal position). Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid. If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean. x Top up the reservoir (2) by adding brake fluid, see p. 109 (LUBRICANT CHART), until reaching the correct level included between the MIN and MAX marks.
2%!2 "2!+% CHECK x Position the vehicle on the centre stand, see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). x Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the MIN mark. MIN= minimum level MAX= maximum level If the fluid does not reach at least the MIN mark: When the disc pads wear out, the level of the fluid decreases progressively to compensate for their wear. x Check the brake pad wear, see p. 84 (CHECKING THE BRAKE PAD WEAR) and the disc wear. If the pads and/or the disc do not need replacing, provide for topping up. 34

CHECK x Position the vehicle on the centre stand, see p. 56 (POSITIONING THE VEHICLE ON THE STAND). x Turn the handlebar completely rightwards. x Make sure that the fluid level exceeds the MIN mark. MIN= minimum level
x If the fluid does not reach the MIN
Avoid any prolonged exposure of the clutch fluid to the air. The clutch fluid is hygroscopic and when in contact with the air it absorbs its humidity. Leave the clutch fluid tank open ONLY for the time necessary for topping up.
mark, provide for topping up. TOPPING UP Carefully read p. 35 (CLUTCH FLUID recommendations).
The engine is provided with an hydraulic control clutch, aided by the PPC (Pneumatic Power Clutch) exclusive patented system, which avoids the bouncing of the rear wheel.
The fluid may flow out. Do not operate the clutch control lever if the reservoir plug is loose or has been removed.
Do not unscrew the screw (2) with the handlebar rotated to the left, in order not to spill any fluid.
wards. x Unscrew the screw (2).
Do not shake the vehicle, in order not to spill fluid while topping up. Do not put additives or other subtances into the fluid. If you use a funnel or other similar items, make sure that they are perfectly clean.
NOTE In order to reach the MAX level, top up until covering the glass (5) completely, with the clutch fluid reservoir rim parallel to the ground.
x Top up the reservoir (6) by adding clutch
Check the clutch efficiency. If the stroke of the clutch control lever is excessive or if the clutch system is not efficient, contact your APRILIA Official Dealer, since it may be necessary to bleed the system.
Do not exceed the MAX level while topping up.
x Put back the gasket (4) in its seat cor-
x Put back the cover (3). x Screw and tighten the screw (2). x Rotate the handlebar completely left-
with the screws (1) and (2). x Remove the gasket (4).

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Do not use the vehicle if the coolant is below the minimum prescribed level (LOW).
Perform the maintenance operations with doubled frequency if the vehicle is used in rainy or dusty areas, on uneven surfaces or on racetracks. Before departure, check the coolant level, see p. 39 (CHECKING AND TOPPING UP); have the coolant changed every two years: for this operation, contact an aprilia Official Dealer.
The coolant is noxious: do not swallow it; if the coolant gets in contact with the skin or the eyes, it can cause serious irritations. If the fluid gets in contact with your skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water and consult a doctor. If it is swallowed, induce vomit, rinse mouth and throat with plenty of water and consult a doctor without delay. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE FLUID IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Be careful not to spill the coolant on the red-hot parts of the engine: it may catch fire and send out invisible flames. 38